Seven Wonders of the World

Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Greek scholars

named seven of the most wondrous

monuments to civilization, including the

Pyramids of Egypt and Statue of Zeus at Olympia.

Through the centuries these treasures were known as

the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Because

all but the Egyptian pyramids have been lost to the

ravages of time, a new list of seven wonders was

established in 2007. These monuments, including

Machu Picchu in Peru and the Great Wall of China,

symbolize the creativity and ingenuity of human

civilization.

Seven Wonders of the World introduces kids ages 9–12

to the seven wonders on the original list and the

seven wonders on the new list. Learning about these

icons of world culture offers opportunities to discover

amazing civilizations, technological innovations, and

our shared world heritage. Sidebars, fun trivia, and

entertaining illustrations break up the text, making

it easily accessible and engaging, while hands-on

projects encourage active learning.